What is Agility?
Agility is an exciting sport in which the dog negotiates an obstacle course as directed by the handler. Dogs of all ages and sizes can participate. We offer classes from Puppy and Beginner through Competition level, as well as workshops and private lessons.
Agility can help a dog that needs to build confidence, as well as provide activity for the dog that is always on the "go".
Foundation & Beginner Agility
If you’re new to Agility, you would begin with Agility Foundation. As you work with a trainer, you will be referred to the next class that is appropriate for you and your dog.
Agility Foundation
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This 8-week course is an introduction into the agility program and will provide a firm foundation for future canine sports.
This course is designed to introduce dogs of any age (including puppies) to the basic concepts needed in agility and other sports.
Impulse control, body awareness, and shaping are some of the topics to be covered.
This is a foundation course and will require homework to ensure the dog's long term success.
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Length: 8 Weeks
Duration: 1-hour
Agility Foundation Part 2
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This 8-week course is a continuation course to Agility Foundation.
We will continue to work on impulse control, body awareness, and shaping.
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Length: 8 Weeks
Duration: 1-hour
Beginner Agility
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This 8-week course is geared to the dog/handler team whose long-term goal is to learn the basic concepts of agility.
This course will provide an introduction to some agility equipment and participants may do a few small sequences. -
Length: 8 Weeks
Duration: 1-hour
Pre-requisite: Dog and handler must have graduated from the Foundation course
Beginner Agility Part 2
Have questions about our Agility classes? Email us at Training@sthuberts.org
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This 4-week course is geared to the dog/handler team whose long-term goal is to learn the basic concepts of agility.
This course will provide an introduction to some agility equipment and participants may do a few small sequences. -
Length: 4 Weeks
Duration: 1-hour
Pre-requisite: Dog and handler must have graduated from the Beginner Agility course
Join the waitlist to be notified when our next class is available for registration.
Advanced Beginner
Dates to be announced please email Training@sthuberts to be placed on waitlist.
This 8-week class is geared to the dog/handler team that has successfully completed the Beginner course. The focus will be on building proficiency on all equipment, although the equipment may not necessarily be at full height.
Participants should have graduated from the Beginner course and able to run short, 3-4 obstacle sequences and "weave" 4 poles (may be open)
Intermediate
This 4-week course is geared to the dog/handler team continuing on from the Advanced Beginner level and covers sequencing, polishing obstacle performance, building the dog's confidence and enthusiasm, and introducing the handler to basic course analysis skills.
Participants must be competent at the Advanced Beginner skill level, demonstrate proficiency on all obstacles (not necessarily at full height), be able to run short, 4-6 obstacle sequences and "weave" 6 poles (may be open).
Advanced
Dates to be announced please email Training@sthuberts to be placed on waitlist.
This 8-week class is geared to the dog/handler team that is continuing on from the Intermediate level. More difficult and longer sequences will be presented. Special attention will be paid to maintaining fast and accurate obstacle performance while using more advanced handling techniques. Handler will further develop course analysis, handling, and team communication skills.
Participants must be competent at the Intermediate skill level, able to run 6-8 obstacle sequences and weaving 6 closed poles
Training For Competition
These 7 week courses are geared to the dog/handler team that is competing or ready to compete. Emphasis will be on obstacle performance, handling skills, and course analysis.
Appropriate skill level is indicated in the individual class description
Pre-Novice/Novice Competition
This 8-week class is geared to the dog/handler team that is competent on all obstacles and is working at the Pre-Novice or Novice level. Emphasis will be on obstacle performance and handling skills.
Participants must be at the Pre-Novice or Novice skill level, able to run 8-10 obstacle sequences and weaving 12 closed poles
Open/Excellent/Elite/Masters Competition
Dates to be announced please email Training@sthuberts to be placed on waitlist.
This 8-week course is geared to the dog/handler team competing at the Open/Excellent/Elite/Masters levels. Challenging sequences and courses will be presented. Handler will polish course analysis skills and begin applying advanced handling techniques.
Participants must be at the Open/Excellent/Elite/Masters skill level
Handling Skills
This courses are geared towards those who wish to improve overall handling skills. Courses may cover topics such as timing of crosses, distance handling, setting an efficient line, among other topics. Class description will indicate focus of that particular class.
Distance Skills
Dates to be announced please email Training@sthuberts to be placed on waitlist.
This 8-week course will help you improve your distance skills. Emphasis will be on increasing your current distance skills and knowing how to work the line. Dog should be competent on all equipment.
Coursework – Novice Competition
This class is open to those students who are currently competing at the Novice level or will be competing shortly. We will be focusing on running full courses and sequences with Novice level challenges currently being offered in AKC, NADAC or CPE. Identifying and implementing multiple handling options will be a focus of this class.
Coursework – Open Competition
This class is open to those students who are currently competing at the Novice level or will be competing shortly. We will be focusing on running full courses and sequences with Novice level challenges currently being offered in AKC, NADAC or CPE. Identifying and implementing multiple handling options will be a focus of this class.
Special Skills Classes & Workshops
Dates to be announced please email Training@sthuberts to be placed on waitlist.
Agility workshops and special skills classes are offered on an occasional basis – details may be found in the class/workshop descriptions.
